Painter, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Engineering Services, Full Time, Days Shift, 7AM-3:30PM

Jackson Health System

  • Miami, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Engineering ServicesAddress: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136Shift details: Full-Time, Days ShiftWhy Jackson:Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.SummaryPainter performs skilled work at the journeyman level in painting buildings, fixtures and various equipment. An employee in this classification applies paint to a variety of surfaces using a brush or spray gun. Work involves the preparation of surfaces and materials for painting, occasional hazardous jobs from scaffolding, and requires individual skilled performance in accordance with standard trade practices. Employees receive assignments orally or through written job orders, and work is inspected by a foreman or similar skilled superior while in process and upon completion.Responsibilities
  • Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
  • Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
  • Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
  • Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
  • Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
  • Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.
  • Apply paint, vinyl and wallpaper including special papers and fabrics to walls, furniture and structures.
  • Prepare surfaces and apply paints, stains, shading stains, and clear finishes.
  • Remove previous paint by means of sandblasting, scraping, sanding, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning.
  • Inspect and refurbish wall surfaces by means of the appropriate materials.
  • Read blueprints and drawings of the premise for the execution of painting job.
  • Order paint supplies and materials.
  • Submit finished work orders to supervisor.
  • Operate and maintain various power and manual tools.
  • Follow established protection procedures.
  • Clean up job site after work and return equipment and tools.
  • Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
  • Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
ExperienceGenerally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.EducationHigh School diploma is strongly preferred.Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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